GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
COMPUTER AIDED CASTING DESIGN/5181337
Course Title: COMPUTER AIDED CASTING DESIGN
Credits 3 ECTS 7.5
Semester 2 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  TURKISH
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Assoc.Prof. Dr. Neşet AKAR
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/nakar
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  nakar@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
At the end of this course, students will be able to perform a complete casting simulation, including casting part importing, casting model repairing,
meshing, defining the physical parameters, analyzing the simulation results, re-designing the cast part and performing the final simulation.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  Introduction to computer-aided design of castings.
2. Week  Principles of fluid flow, and gating calculations.
3. Week  Shrinkage in the casting, and feeding. Feeder calculations.
4. Week  Feeder calculations according to modulus and volume criteria.
5. Week  Heat transfer and heat transfer coefficient in the mold.
6. Week  Midterm Exam
7. Week  Casting models to be converted to solid models with CAD techniques. Taken to casting design program of casting model, model repair.
8. Week  Creation of the FEM mesh in the casting design program.
9. Week  Defining the physical parameters related to the foundry conditions in the casting design program.
10. Week  Modeling of mold filling, solidification, and cooling in the simulation program.
11. Week  Modeling of gravity, high-pressure, low pressure, and investment casting.
12. Week  Analysis of the simulation results. Re-designing the cast part according to the simulation results.
13. Week  Various casting design and simulation applications.
14. Week  Various casting design and simulation applications.
15. Week  Final Exam
16. Week  
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  1.SOLIDCast ile Bilgisayar Destekli Döküm Tasarımı, Ramazan Kayıkcı, Neşet Akar, DTS Teknoloji, 2010. 2.Metal casting: Computer-aided design and analysis, B. Ravi, Prentice-Hall of India, 2005. 3.Castings, John Campbell, Butterworths-Heinemenn, London, 1991. 4.Casting Practice, John Campbell, Elsevier, 2004. 5.Heat transfer Fundamentals for Metal Casting, D.R. Poirier and E. J. Poirier, TMS, 1994. 6.The Basic Principles of Fluid Dynamics Applied to Running Systems of Castings, Tom Sutton, ICME, 2008.
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  Not Applicable
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
30
 Assignment
0
0
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
2
40
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
60
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
40
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
15
3
45
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
4
6
24
 Searching in Internet and Library
6
8
48
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
5
3
15
 Preparing Presentation
2
6
12
 Presentation
1
4
4
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
3
8
24
 Final and Studying for Final
2
8
16
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
188
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
7.52
 ECTS: 
7.5
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1To provide a high quality education in metallurgical and materials engineering with emphasis on student-centered research and scholarly activities, service to community and industry, and professional practice in metallurgical and materials engineering, all conducted in an environment that celebrates discovery and diversity.

Be able to work independently, as part of a team and also as a leader.

Understand contemporary issues influencing the society and the material engineering profession.

Process and select a material to meet desired needs

Relate the role of composition, synthesis and processing methods to structure, properties, and the service perfomance of metal, polymer and ceramic materials.

Use statistical and computational methods for analysis, design and communication.

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2Design and conduct experiments, and analyze and interpret the resultsX
3Design a system, a part or a process that meets the given requirements, taking into consideration realistic constraints and conditionsX
4Work in field-specific and interdisciplinary teamsX
5Define and formulate engineering problems, and in order to achieve this purpose, select and use appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniquesX
6Be aware of their professional and ethical responsibilityX
7Communicate effectively in oral and written form in both Turkish and English languages and through technical drawingX
8Understand the global and social impacts of engineering solutionsX
9Make use of information resources to keep up with recent developments in science and technology, and be aware of the need for lifelong learningX
10Have awareness about entrepreneurship and innovation, and keep up with current issuesX
11Select and use techniques, modern devices, foftware, information and communication technologies required for engineering applicationsX
12Have awareness of project-based work culture, employee health, and environmental and occupational safety; and of legal consequences of engineering applicationsX